Our Mission
HST challenges Christian leaders to develop deeper faith in God and higher standards of ministry and scholarship. Theological education at HST is characterized by:
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Integration
HST challenges Christian leaders to integrate spiritual growth, ministry experience, and rigorous scholarship.
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Formation
HST challenges Christian leaders to pursue spiritual maturity and the virtues and skills required for theological reflection.
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Faithfulness
HST is challenges Christian leaders to seek and follow God through the careful study of scripture, and to pursue truth in the context of the historic Christian faith.
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Community
HST is committed to serving Churches of Christ, and the larger faith community, by providing ministerial training and scholarly resources.
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Witness
HST challenges Christian leaders to proclaim and live out the diverse ministry opportunities that are available in an urban and global context.